Ceiling of the Sisitine Chapel


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Date(s) - 1508-1512

Location - Rome, Italy

5 Facts:

  • It was first painted by Pierro Matto d' Amelia

  • Michelangelo painted the ceiling the second and final time

  • Nine scenes from the book of Genesis are what makes it up

  • He painted the ceiling on a platform while on his back

  • He refused to show anyone his work until he was completely finished

Parargraph:

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by Michelangelo from 1508-1512. The chapel attracts millions of people a year because of the interior paintings. The ceiling is 12,000 sq. ft. It is located in Rome, Italy and the Sistine Chapel still stands today.

More information go to:

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/sistinechapelceiling.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel_ceiling